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| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerEdge R960 |
| Form Factor | 4U Rack |
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6416H (18C/36T) |
| Memory Config | 64GB DDR5 4800MHz (2x32GB) |
| Memory Slots | 32 DIMM Slots |
| Storage Config | Backplane Only (Drives Optional) |
| Max Support | 24x 2.5" front + 4x 2.5" rear |
| Controller | PERC H755 Adapter (8GB Cache) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 |
| NIC | Embedded Broadcom 5720 Dual 1GbE |
| PCIe Slots | 7 PCIe 5.0 Slots |
| Management | iDRAC9 Express |
| Power Supply | Single 800W Platinum Efficient PSU |
| Efficiency | 94%+ Typical Load Efficiency |
| Condition | Brand New, Original |
Engineer's Note: The Dell PowerEdge R960 is a 4U Rack rack platform built around Intel Xeon Gold 6416H (18C/36T), with a scalable memory subsystem. It is sized for high-performance computing and AI training nodes where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. 4U Rack form factor: the chassis height sets the expansion budget — full-height PCIe slots for GPUs and HCAs, and drive bays for local boot or cache tiers. It determines how the platform evolves over its 5–7 year service life.
2. Power resilience: Single 800W Platinum Efficient PSU. Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
3. Memory subsystem: 32 DIMM slots. Large memory footprints keep in-memory databases and VM farms off disk-based swap, which is often the single biggest lever on latency. Populating DIMM slots in matched sets also unlocks full interleaving bandwidth.
4. Storage architecture: RAID via RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60. The controller and bay layout decide whether the box becomes an all-NVMe compute node or a capacity-oriented storage server. Either way, hot-swap carriers mean drive replacements happen without downtime.
5. Compute density: built on Intel Xeon Gold 6416H (18C/36T). In a consolidated environment, per-socket core count determines how many VMs or containers each node can absorb before scheduling contention appears. Sizing the compute tier correctly the first time avoids the classic trap of overbuying "just in case" and paying for idle silicon.
When the requirement is high-performance computing and AI training nodes, the Dell PowerEdge R960 is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. the storage layer protects data integrity, and the management plane keeps operational overhead flat as you scale. Each unit is fully tested before dispatch, and our team supports bulk deployments with configuration guidance and consolidated pricing.
Q: Can the Dell PowerEdge R960 be customized to my requirements?
A: Yes. Processor count, memory population, storage layout, and networking can be configured to order. Tell us your workload in the quote form and our engineers will propose a balanced configuration with room to grow.
Q: Can this server be shipped internationally?
A: Yes, we ship worldwide with export-compliant packaging. Transit insurance and appropriate power cables for your region are included on request.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: Both new and fully tested refurbished units are available; condition is shown on the listing. All servers ship with a one-year warranty and have been stress-tested (compute, memory, storage, and thermal) before dispatch.
Q: What management features does it include?
A: The platform includes an out-of-band management controller (remote console, health telemetry, firmware updates) standard on this generation, so hardware can be administered without an OS or a site visit.
Q: Which rails and rack accessories do I need?
A: The server requires model-matched rail kits for your rack type (round-hole, square-hole, or threaded). Confirm your rack specification when ordering — we can include the correct rail kit and cable management arm.
